Finally figured out what was happening - max speed was about 125 even with no wing - it was GEM - there is an evil little check box that overrides the grand prix car and gives you a novice trainer even when you select standard chassis! Took that off and soon I was crashing at 180... its much tougher - I thought the 69's were a bit boring up til now!

Mind you - I can't complete a lap now <sigh>

Just out of interest I dusted down a Mclaren 69 Low Wing and did Monza 10K - Not too bad, I thought, no mistakes - stayed (mostly) on line and didn't spin off - which, for me, is an achievement. I was filled for five laps and used the default setup. Max revs in top was about 7200 and the lap took 3:16 - what am I doing wrong! I am not good but I am not that bad...

I quite like that - its what you're going to be calling me anyway...

Off to practice in the 65 - hope its better than the Cooper...

OK stumped up...

Hristo,

I'd quite like to sign up but you may want to see my lap times before you take me (ahem) I have had GPL for about seven years but I have never taken it seriously before. I had a serious illness last year that meant I had a lot of time off - I also had to build a new PC so GPL called again and I improved my times a lot and was feeling quite smug but then met you lot on line. I had a fun race with Achim Kraft on GPLRACER a few months ago and it turned out I was using an F2 chassis - I didn't even notice - I just thought they were REALLY fast - but they waited for me - a lot . So looking to improve but I have some ingrained bad habits. What do you say (and what am I committing to?)

Cheers,

Paul.

When does the next quarter start - I'm happy to stump up £25

OK So I'm new at this but I am on holiday anyway and as Steve Bird can vouch I am slooooow - I thought 1:34 was pretty good!

Looking forward to some practices against you guys where I can admire in my mirrors and then almost immediately your exhaust pipes in front.

Enjoy it.